Established Camping
Mirror Lake via Monarch Lake Trailhead
Mirror Lake via Monarch Lake Trailhead is located near the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, offering a landscape of forests and mountain views. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 70s during warmer months. Nearby attractions include Monarch Lake and the Arapaho National Forest, providing opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.
Description
USDA Forest Service
The area near the Mirror Lake Trailhead is available for dispersed camping, and has areas suitable for picketing and high-lining horses. Provides access to the Mirror Lake Trail which passes through private property. Please remain on the trail.
Location
Mirror Lake via Monarch Lake Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
From Meeker, CO take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right (east) on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 39 miles. Turn south on Trappers Lake Road #205 and follow it less than half a mile to the trailhead.
Coordinates
40.12584242 N
105.74628036 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 12 min from Denver
- 2 hrs 21 min from Boulder
- 2 hrs 53 min from Greeley
- 2 hrs 57 min from Fort Collins
